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Balloonfest '86 was a fundraising event in Cleveland, Ohio, United States, held on September 27, 1986, in which the local chapter of United Way set a world record by releasing almost 1.5 million balloons. [2]
United Way is an international network of over 1,800 local nonprofit fundraising affiliates. [2] [3] Prior to 2015, ... In 1986, The United Way of Cleveland, ...
Community Chests, commonly referred to as community trusts, community foundations and united way organizations, are endowment funds pooled from a community for the purpose of charitable giving. [1] The first Community Chest, "Community Fund", was founded in 1913 in Cleveland, Ohio, by the Federation for Charity and Philanthropy. [2]
James C. Boland is an American businessman from Cleveland, Ohio, whose career includes roles at Ernst & Young, where he was a partner and Vice Chairman, and as President and CEO of the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Gund Arena. He has served on the boards of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Invacare, DDR Corp, and various community organizations.
Named after Cleveland's 49th mayor, United States Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare and Federal appeals judge Anthony J. Celebrezze, the Federal Building is typical of the modern, commercial office buildings of the 1960s. It displays strength in design through a purity and rich variety of materials.
The 289 foot (88 meters) [4] tall building was designed by the firm of Graham, Anderson, Probst & White, who were also responsible for the design of the Terminal Tower.It was renovated in 1975 under the direction of Cleveland architect Peter van Dijk, and again by Hines Properties in 1991.
After working for United Way for 21 years (with the last five at the United Way in Columbus), Gallagher was appointed to be the President and CEO of the United Way of America in 2002. [3] He held this position he held until 2009 when United Way of America and United Way International joined to form United Way Worldwide. [6]
The Opportunity Corridor is a linear project in Cleveland, Ohio, with a boulevard that connects Interstate 77 (I-77) and I-490 to the University Circle neighborhood. "The purpose of the project is to improve the roadway network within a historically under-served, economically depressed area within the City of Cleveland."